Full-Day Cappadocia Tour with Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Think very carefully about booking a balloon ride with this company! Had our booking cancelled the evening before it was scheduled (after originally booking months in advance) because they had decided to take a bigger group booking! Not sure exactly whether it was the balloon company (Kaya Balloons) or the travel agency (Anka Travel), as both blamed each other! Even more disappointing as we had all traveled from UK for this once in a lifetime experience. The whole service was diabolical, and it took me all day to try and get a response from someone about the status of our scheduled ride. Initial information was that everything was fine and then late in the day, they had cancelled everything, leaving no time to try and make alternative arrangements. The only minor positive was that we did get a swift full refund. But that was of only minor comfort as the whole family had been looking forward to seeing this magical place via a sunrise balloon trip. Very disappointed.

My experience in Cappadocia was great because of Murat our guide. We were pretty bummed out that our hot air balloon ride was cancelled out first, but we didnt let that ruin our plans. The visits to the underground city was mindblowing, and I know it was, due to our guide that was there to show us and answer our question both in Spanish and English. Also enjoyed the hike through the Valleys and all the commentary and interesting facts I learned about of Turkey. Good company with even better employees, it looks like the reviews are consistent with this feeling. Keep up the good work you guys. Already thinking about visiting Turkey again and I haven't left yet. Thanks, Fili

The tour of Cappdocia was overall great- there are a few stops that probably could be cut out and seem like filler, but our guide, Murat, was great, and clearly knew his stuff. Unfortunately, our hot air balloon ride which seems to be totally separate than the tour was not ideal. It's a fantastic experience, but our operator went too high in elevation and we literally had to make a detoured landing onto a field of grass, far away from where we took off. We never felt unsafe but it was unnerving and a waste of time while they figured it all out . I would recommend the company train the operators to stay on course, unless it's not avoidable.